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Abbott, Gerald C.   
October 7, 2004 Gerald C. Abbott, 54, of Syracuse, died Thursday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. He was a life resident of Syracuse. He was employed with
Carrier Corporation. Survived by three sisters, Mary Lou Cummings of Rittman,
OH, Sandra Bertonica of Cicero, Yvonne Abbott of Syracuse; a brother, Robert
Abbott of Syracuse; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services 2 p.m.
Monday at Gang Memorial Chapel. Calling hour is Monday 1 to 2 p.m. at the
funeral home, 104 Fordham Rd. at Teall Ave. GANG MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/10/2004.

Babcock, Pamela   
October 7, 2004 Pamela Babcock, 60 of Liverpool, died Thursday. Pam was born
in Ridgewood, NJ. Survived by three daughters, Kristen Carroll of East Sound,
WA, Robin Marsh of Elbridge and Pamela Wos of Elbridge; two brothers, Gary and
Stephen Fink; a sister, Gail Edwards; three grandchildren, Nathen Marsh,
Demirea Marsh and Lawrence Carroll. A private family service was held.
Arrangements by B.L. Bush & Sons, 10 Genesee St, Camillus. Please sign her
guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com B. L. BUSH & SONS, INC.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/10/2004.

Corriders, Johnny Rodgers   
October 5, 2004 Johnny Rodgers Corriders, 10, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday
at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York. Born in Syracuse, Johnny attended
McKinley Brighton School and was in the fourth grade. His maternal
grandfather, Robert D.Scott Jr., died in August 2004. Survivors: his adoptive
parents, Lawrence T. and Priscilla Corriders of Syracuse; mother, Pamela
Scott, and father, Johnny Rodgers of Syracuse; sisters, Kenashi (Qandeel)
Chandler of Alaska, Keisha Corriders, Princess and Johneesha Rodgers of
Syracuse; brothers, Trevor and Sean Thomas Corriders, Dequian Ballard, Marcus
and Charles Thomas, of Syracuse; maternal grandparents, Gloria (Betty) McReed
of Utica and Claudia M. Scott of Syracuse; paternal grandparents, Cleo Brown,
Lawrence M. (Nancy) Corriders and Vivian Bailey White, all of Syracuse; a host
of aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services: Tuesday, October 12, at 11
a.m. at Hopps Memorial CME Church, 1110 S. State St., Syracuse. Burial at
Oakwood Cemetery. Calling hours: Monday, October 11, at FARONE & SON, from 4
to 7 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/10/2004.

Daley, Mary R.   
October 8, 2004 Mary R. "Jean" Phillips Daley, 81, of Baldwinsville, died
Friday at Loretto Health Care Center. She was born in Oneida, raised in
Liverpool and moved to Baldwinsville in 1959. Jean attended Liverpool High
School and was employed with St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co., retiring in
1984. She was predeceased by her husband Robert E. Daley in 1995. Survivors: a
son, Christopher J. Daley of Bridgeport; two daughters, Patricia J. (Jeffrey)
Noll of Baldwinsville and Teresa J. (Patrick) O'Brien of Ilion; six
grandchildren: Laura Daley, Michael Noll, Kelly Noll, Caroline Noll, Sean
O'Brien and Molly O'Brien. Services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Falardeau Funeral
Home, Baldwinsville, and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church. Burial: St. Mary's
Cemetery. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 93 Downer
St. Contributions: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Disease
Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163. Falardeau
Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/10/2004.

Derocher Jr., William J.   
October 8, 2004 William J. "Bill" Derocher Jr., 82, of Erie Village, East
Syracuse, died at home. A native of Glens Falls, he graduated from Glens Falls
High School. He retired as a boiler machinery engineer, having worked for
various insurance companies. He wasa member of the Blue Goose Insurance
Association and enjoyed big band music, golf, bowling, playing the harmonica
and drums, and riding his Honda Helix. He served in the Navy aboard the USS
Torrence during WWII and enjoyed many reunions with his shipmates. He was
predeceased by his parents, and his daughter Susan died in 1980. Survivors:
his wife, the former Liz Wood, together 38 years; a daughter, Ellen (Bill)
Melchionni of Loundonville; two sons, William J. III of Constantia and Daniel
J. (Linda) of Kirkville; a sister, Betty (Joe) Mayotte of Hudson Falls; a
brother, Lee Derocher of Glens Falls; his father-in-law, Ernest J. Wood of
Tupper Lake; and five grandchildren. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at
Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home. Burial will be in Tupper Lake. Calling hours
will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 7191 E. Genesee St.,
Fayetteville. Contributions: The Children's Hospital, Upstate Medical Center,
750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 10/10/2004 - 10/11/2004.

Ellis, Helen Mary   
October 3, 2004 Mrs. Helen Mary Ellis, 71, of Gloversville, died Sunday at
Nathan Littauer Hospital Extended Care Facility, following a brief illness.
Born December 10, 1932 in Syracuse, she was the daughter of the late Bruno and
Jenny Calabro Giordano. She was educated in Syracuse schools and a graduate of
Syracuse High School. Mrs. Ellis was employed for about 40 years as a teller
at the former Merchant's National Bank in Syracuse, retiring in 1985. The
family subsequently moved to Pennsylvania before coming to Gloversville in
1990. Helen and her husband enjoyed many years of traveling in their
retirement. They traveled with their "RV" through 48 states, throughout the
years. An avid bingo enthusiast, Helen also loved cooking and gardening. She
is survived by her husband, Paul Stanley Ellis, whom she married April 25,
1952; one daughter, Paula J. Gifford of Gloversville; two sons, James B. Ellis
of Springfield, Oregon, and Timothy A. Ellis of Tucson, Arizona; four sisters,
Frances Schneider, Antoinette Young, and Grace Beach all of Syracuse, and
Jenny Hermann of Colorado; two brothers, Dominic Giordano and George Giordano,
both of Syracuse. Helen is also survived by six grandchildren; several nieces
and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Giordano. A Mass of
Christian burial was celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, Gloversville, New
York. Burial was in St. Casimir's Cemetery, Amsterdam. There will be no
calling hours. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to the Faith
Community of Sacred Heart Church Building Fund, 189 Kingsboro Avenue,
Gloversville, New York 12078. Arrangements are by the Kobuskie-Konik Funeral
Home, 51 Fremont Street, Gloversville. (Please note new re-location address).
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/10/2004.

Esterson, Norman   
October 9, 2004 Norman Esterson, 85, died at theVA Hospital Saturday. A former
resident of 118 Legion Dr., Liverpool, Mr. Esterson was a life resident of
Syracuse and had been employed at GE for over 35 years, having retired in
1985. Mr. Esterson was a ham radio operator, with call letters of W2YRL and
was a member of Radio Amateurs of Greater Syracuse. He was also a veteran of
WWII. He was predeceased by his wife Mary in 1997. Survived by his sons Jack
(Richard) and Alan (Patricia); a daughter, Victoria (Duncan) Perry; his
companion, Terry Evans Esterson; four grandchildren: Lane and Jeremy Knight
and Dana and Jason Perry. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at
Birnbaum Funeral Chapel. Calling hour: Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the
funeral chapel, 1909 E. Fayette Street. Burial will be in Beth El Cemetery.
birnbaum funeral service, inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/10/2004.

Fassler, Louise   
October 6, 2004 Louise Fassler, 83, of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, October
6 in Chicago. Born in Otisco, she resided in Chicago most of her life. She was
a graduate of Tully High School and Syracuse University, and received a
Masters Degree from the University of Chicago in Social Work. Louise worked as
a social worker and as an associate professor at University of Illinois
Hospital. She was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church, Chicago.
Surviving are her longtime friend, Helen Lane; her nephews, Richard
(Christine) Fassler of Mexico, NY, Robert (Deborah) Fassler of Otisco, George
(Laurie) Fassler of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; her grandnieces and nephew, Carrie,
Bethany, Gregory. Services Monday 2 p.m. in the Otisco Presbyterian Church.
Interment Onondaga Valley Cemetery. No calling hours. Contributions to Otisco
Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Hartwell Funeral Home, Tully.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/10/2004.

Friedman, Minnie   
October 9, 2004 Minnie Friedman, of Syracuse, passed away on Saturday with her
family by her side. She worked for over 30 years at Wassong's Dress Shop.
Minnie was very active and enjoyed frequent visits with her friends at the
Jewish Community Center. She was a very loving and devoted mother,
grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed by all. Minnie
was predeceased by her husband Sidney in 1990. She is survived by her daughter
Doreen; son-in-law Jerry Kade; two grandchildren, Andrea Brown and Edward
Flaum; and three great-grandchildren: Kaleigh Parsons, Sidney Flaum and Tyler
Flaum. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 11, at 11 a.m. at
Ginsburg Maloff Funeral Home. Friends and family may call at the funeral home
at 10 a.m., prior to the service. Burial will take place in the Frumah Packard
Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/10/2004.

Greene, Arthur A.   
October 7, 2004 Arthur A. Greene, 87, of East Syracuse, died Thursday at
Crouse Hospital. He was born in Syracuse and has lived in East Syracuse 80
years. He and his late wife Alice, who died in 2002, were co-owners and
operators of the Park Hill Tavern for 35years. He was an Army veteran of WW II
and a member of Simon Parise VFW Post 9596 and the Clayton VFW Post.
Surviving: a son, Richard A. (Suzanne) of Minoa; two granddaughters; two
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at
Delaney-Greabell-Adydan Funeral Home. Burial: Assumption Cemetery. Calling
hour: Tuesday, 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home, 241 Kinne Street, East
Syracuse. Contributions: Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY
13088-6148.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/10/2004.

Hayward, Leda A. (Sears)   
October 8, 2004 Leda A. (Sears) Hayward, 92, died Friday at the Syracuse Home.
Born in Kingston, MA, on March 12, 1912, she was predeceased by husbands
Hobart Hayward (1996) and Leon Tibbetts (1941) and a daughter Laura M.
Bradbury (1987). Survivors: son George (Sally) Tibbetts; five grandchildren;
and 10 great-grandchildren. Services: will be private for the family. Burial
will be in Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum, Clay. There are no calling hours.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/10/2004.

Hennessy, Joan A.   
October 8, 2004 Joan A. Hennessy, surrounded by her husband and children, was
called home to God on October 8, 2004, after a sudden illness. Daughter of the
late Teresa Edick of Syracuse, NY, she is survived by her beloved and devoted
husband, Richard. High school sweethearts, they were married nearly 50 years.
She was the loving mother of Chris (Nancy), Barbara (Patrick) Sommers,
Patricia (Greg) Pravato, Chip (Rebecca) and Sheila (Paul) Broughton; and
cherished grandmother of Justin, Steven, Keith, Quinn and Molly. Funeral Mass:
Monday, October 11, at 11 a.m. at St. Coleman Church. Visitation: Sunday from
1 to 8 p.m., at Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd.,
Farmington, MI 48336 (248-474-5200). Memorial tributes suggested to St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/10/2004.

Hilton, Marvin J.   
September 10, 2004 Marvin J. Hilton, 75, of Raytown, MO, formerly of Central
Square, who retired as pastor of the New Haven Baptist Church, Raytown after
39 years, died recently. Survivors his wife of 50 years, Margaret; three
children; six grandchildren; and a sister, Deanna Minor, Pulaski, NY. Services
and burial was in Raytown. Contributions: May be made to the First Baptist
Church of Raytown ROC 10500 East, 350 Highway, Raytown, MO 64138. Traub
Funeral Home Central Square
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/10/2004.

Hull, Iva F.   
October 8, 2004 Iva F. Hull, 88, formerly of Parish, NY, died Friday, October
8, 2004. Survivors: three sons: Marvin (Sue) Hull, John Jr. (Louana) Hull and
Darryl (Dawn) Hull; four daughters: Priscilla (Mark) Gilbert, Sharon (Ronald)
Parronett, Iva (Tom) Mulligan and Judith Williamson (John Wallis); 110
grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren.
Services: Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Summerville Funeral Home, Sandy Creek, NY.
Calling hours: Monday 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home, 1997 Harwood Dr. Burial
in Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/10/2004.

Jakway, Joan S.   
October 7, 2004 Joan S. Jakway, 72, of Park Terrace, Radisson, died Thursday,
October 7, 2004, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was
raised in Long Island, NY. She was a member of Baldwinsville First United
Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Victor A. Sr., in 1999.
Surviving: two daughters, Margaret McGrail of Schenectady and Kim M. Jakway of
Syracuse; three sons: Victor A. Jr. of Schenectady, Steven M. of Altamont, NY,
and Kevin K. of Tully; one brother, Kenneth D. Shearer of NC; six
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Services: Wednesday at 1 p.m. at
Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church, 17 W. Genesee Street,
Baldwinsville. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be in White Chapel
Memory Gardens in Dewitt. Gates Funeral Home, Inc., Baldwinsville, has care of
arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/10/2004.

Kimmel, John R.   
October 8, 2004 John R. Kimmel, 77, of Liverpool, died Friday at St. Joseph's
Hospital. Born in Wayland, NY, he was a graduate of Dayton University in Ohio
and was a salesman with Midland. He was a member of Wildflower Golf Course in
Florida and a Navyveteran. He was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Church, Baldwinsville, and St. Francis of Assisi in Englewood, Florida. He is
survived by his wife, the former Mary Shults; children: John T. (Linda) Kimmel
of Utah; Michael (Patricia) Kimmel of LaFayette; Mary Beth (Terrence) Slocum
of Clay; and Teresa (Keith) George of Baldwinsville; seven grandchildren:
Danielle, Lauren, Brittany Slocum, Erin, Michael George, John P. and Julianne
Kimmel; and a brother, Victor Kimmel of Paw Paw, MI. He was predeceased by his
sister, Mary Carlin of Avon, NY. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 3494 Rte. 31, Baldwinsville. Burial will be in
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Maurer
Funeral Home Moyers Corners, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville. Contributions, in
lieu of flowers, may be made to NOVA.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/10/2004.

McKinnon, Donald Thomas   
October 9, 2004 Mr. Donald Thomas McKinnon, 72, of Syracuse, died October 9,
2004. Mr. McKinnon was born on June 4, 1932, in Peabody, MA, to the late
Kenneth and Elizabeth McKinnon. Mr. McKinnon was a devoted husband, father,
brother andgrandfather. He retired from the New York State Canal System in
August 1994 after 30 years of service. He was also an avid golfer and sports
fan. Mr. McKinnon served in the United States Air Force and was stationed at
Sampson Air Force Base. Survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Barbara
Klein McKinnon; one son, Philip (Judy) Klein; three daughters: Debi (Jack)
Rotondo, Linda M. McKinnon and Edie (John) Verone; one sister, Edith E.
McKinnon of Syracuse; one brother, Joseph F. McKinnon of Waltham, MA; seven
grandchildren: Philip J. Klein, Debbie Messina, Katie Baker, Jack Rotondo,
Christina Verone, Christopher Verone and Alexis Verone; several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services are Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. at Keegan-Osbelt-Knight
Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. in Assumption Church. Burial in Woodlawn
Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributions: Francis House, 108 Michaels Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13208.
Keegan-Osbelt-Knight, Inc. 900 N. Salina Street
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 10/10/2004 - 10/11/2004.

Messing, Alice   
October 7, 2004 Alice Toft Messing, 83, formerly of East Syracuse, died
Thursday at home after a brief illness. Born Alice Toft in the town of
Tonawanda, she graduated from Heidelberg College. In 1952, she moved to the
Syracuse area, where she lived until returning to the town of Tonawanda in
2002. Mrs. Messing worked for many years as an administrative assistant at
Syracuse University. After that she worked for the State Department of
Taxation and Finance, retiring in 1980. She was a member of University United
Methodist Church in Syracuse and, through the church, hosted foreign visitors
in her home. A member of the Sons of Norway, she was a patron of the arts who
enjoyed classical music and opera, as well as knitting and singing in choirs.
Her husband, Raymond P., died in 1993. She is survived by a daughter,
Christine A. of Killeen, Texas; a son, Randolph E. of Binghamton; and two
grandsons. A memorial service will be held at University United Methodist
Church, 1085 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, October 15, at 3 p.m. Memorials may be
sent to University United Methodist Church or The Hospice Foundation of WNY,
225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/10/2004.

Riley Sr., Robert P.   
October 8, 2004 Robert P. Riley Sr., 93, of Fairmount, died Friday at home. He
was born in Syracuse and retired after 35 years from the shipping department
at Crucible Steel. He was a communicant of Holy Family Church. He was
predeceased by his wife of52 years, Helen M., in 1988 and his son Robert P.
"Boots" Jr. in 1977. Survivors: daughter, Patricia M. Riley of Auburn;
brother, John "Jack" Riley of Fairmount; four grandchildren: William (Pamela)
Valletta Jr., Mark S. (Tracey) Valletta, Patricia M. (Stephen) Ast and Stacy
M. (Steven) Benesch; seven great-grandchildren: Jessica M., Danielle M., Jared
and Stephanie E. Valletta, Kyle C. Ast, Cassidy M. and Richard M. Benesch; a
great-great-granddaughter, Alexa Marie. Robert was born in love, and he died
in love. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Church. Burial in Greenlawn
Memorial Park, Warners. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Hospice of CNY,
990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/10/2004.

Sandford, Jo-Anne   
August 8, 2004 Jo-Anne Sandford, 55, of Bradenton, FL, passed away suddenly on
August 8, 2004, at her home. Jo-Anne was born April 2, 1949, in Syracuse and
attended school in Fayetteville. After attending Syracuse University, she
married Don Sandfordin 1980, at which time they both resided in Bridgeport,
NY. Together they established and ran Sandford Auto Brokers. In 1988 the
couple moved to Bradenton, FL, and continued to run Sandford Auto Brokers
through 2004. The couple worked and played together side by side and enjoyed
each other's company every step of the way. Surviving besides her husband are
a son, Jason Rowlingson; a brother, John Harter; a sister, Laurie
Harter-Conners; a sister-in-law, Marlene Harter; two stepchildren, Don
Sandford and Marilyn Waggoner. She will be in our hearts forever. Friends are
invited to a memorial service on 3 p.m. Saturday, October 16, 2004, at First
Presbyterian Church of Chittenango. G.F. ZIMMER F.H. CHITTENANGO 687-3366
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/10/2004.

Stoutenger, Elizabeth   
October 8, 2004 Elizabeth Stoutenger, 80, of County Rte. 57, Phoenix, died
Friday at her home. Born in Watertown, she resided in Phoenix since 1946. Mrs.
Stoutenger was a member of Phoenix United Methodist Church, a life member of
the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 5540 and Sergeant at Arms of the American Legion
Post 418, all in Phoenix. She was predeceased by her twin sister Charlotte
Martin in 1961. Surviving: her husband of 62 years, Lloyd H. Stoutenger; sons:
Tom (Kay) Stoutenger, Ed (Linda) Stoutenger, Lloyd H. (Mary) Stoutenger Jr.,
Terry (Jo Ann) Stoutenger and Jerry (Chris) Stoutenger; daughters: Sue (Dick)
Ungleich, Liz (Richard) Kobus-Ferraina and Penny (Dave) Finch; brother-in-law,
Richard Martin and family; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces
and nephews. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral
Homes, Inc., Phoenix. Burial: Chase Cemetery, Lysander. Calling hours: 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 431 Main St. Contributions:
American Legion Post #418 at 9 Oswego River Rd., Phoenix, NY 13135.
Allanson-Glanville-Tappan 695-3131
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 10/10/2004 - 10/11/2004.

Szelazek, Krystyna   
October 9, 2004 Krystyna Szelazek, 49, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully
Saturday, October 9, 2004. Krystyna was born in Sasiadowiec, Poland. She was
the owner of Krystyna's Cleaning Service. Krystyna was a communicant of The
Basilica of theSacred Heart of Jesus. Survived by children Adrian Szelazek of
Buffalo; Camilla, Carina and Robert Szelazek, all of Syracuse; her mother,
Zofia Bienko of Syracuse; and brothers Jan and Stanislaw Bienko of Poland.
Services: Tuesday at 8 a.m. at Hollis Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. in The
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Calling hours: Monday 4 to 7 p.m. at
Hollis Funeral Home, 1105 West Genesee Street, Syracuse. Burial: Sacred Heart
Cemetery, Lakeland. Contributions: Hillside Family Services, 716 E. Washington
Street, Syracuse, NY 13210.ZDIGNIHOLLIS FUNERAL HOME 1105 West Genesee Street
www.dignitymemorial.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/10/2004.

West, Glenn E.   
October 8, 2004 Glenn E. West, 75, of Pathfinder Court, Fulton, died Friday at
home. A native of Granby, Mr. West had resided most of his life in the
Martville area. He retired in 1990 from North End Paper Mills in Fulton, after
15 years as a third-hand processor. Previously he worked at the Sterling Co-op
and at his family farm in Sterling for many years. He was an Army veteran of
the Korean War. Mr. West was predeceased by two brothers, Harold West and
Floyd West. Surviving are his brother, Leonard West; and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Foster Funeral
Home, Fulton. Burial at Fairdale Rural Cemetery, Hannibal. Calling hours: 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton.
Contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Resources of CNY, P.O. Box
237, East Syracuse, NY 13057. Foster Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/10/2004.

Wilson, Maryanne T.   
October 4, 2004 Maryanne T. Wilson, 74, of Fayetteville, died Monday at home.
Born in Atlanta, GA, she resided in the Fayetteville area for many years. She
was the owner of Thorne Sewing Machine Co. in East Syracuse. She was a
founding member of GoodShepherd Lutheran Church in Fayetteville, a founding
member of Syracuse Musical Theatre, a member of Oglethorpe College Alumni
Assoc., very active in the Fayetteville-Manlius Meals on Wheels program and a
Girl Scout leader in East Syracuse. She is survived by three sons: Frederick
of Tully, Andrew of Connecticut and Charles of Salt Lake City; a daughter,
Rachel d'Entremont of Aiken, SC; and a sister, Katie Blumer of South Carolina;
four grandchildren: Ethan and Evan Wilson and Brian and Anna d'Entremont; five
nieces and four nephews. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7248 Highbridge Rd. (Rte. 92), Manlius. The
family will receive friends at the church following the service. Contributions
may be made to Fayetteville-Manlius Meals on Wheels or Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church, Gift, Wills and Memorial Fund.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/10/2004.